Morton College

Graduates of Morton's Nursing Assistant Program and Advanced Bedside Care Technician course are employed in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, extended care facilities and home health. Morton graduates deliver skilled care that is compassionate and enhances the quality of life for self and others, while providing a strong foundation that supports career advancement. The Advanced Bedside Care Technician course builds on skills gained as a Certified Nursing Assistant in providing advanced skills at the bedside, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography and enhanced patient mobility.

Graduates of Morton's Nursing Assistant Program and Advanced Bedside Care Technician course are employed in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, extended care facilities and home health. Morton graduates deliver skilled care that is compassionate and enhances the quality of life for self and others, while providing a strong foundation that supports career advancement.

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) must be able to lift objects and move freely, and have good social skills in able to interact with diverse individuals, families and groups.

The Associate in Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant Degree prepares students to perform physical therapy treatments and related duties under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Graduates must take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) to practice as physical therapist assistants in many states including Illinois.

MK Education’s dedicated instructors have expertise in the field and provide hands-on training that enables you to work side-by-side with a veterinary team.

Program students learn about the various duties required of veterinary assistants in addition to human relations skills, medical terminology and veterinary technology.

The Automotive Technology Alternative Fuels Career Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to convert, maintain, diagnose and repair vehicles powered by alternative fuels and prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam for Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas.

The Automotive Mobile Electronics Career Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment as an Mobile Electronics Installer and prepares students for the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional Exam (MECP).

The Automotive Technology Automotive Service Career Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in automotive service

The Automotive Technology Career Certificate prepares students for employment as automotive technicians. Students learn about design, function, diagnosis and proper repair procedures for all major systems related to the automobile and prepares students for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exams.

The Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology degree prepares students for employment as automotive technicians. Classroom study of automotive principles combined with hands on experience, students learn about design, function, diagnosis and proper repair procedures for all major systems related to the automobile.

The Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment as automotive technicians for service departments of automobile companies. Upon successful completion, students will earn Ford Training Credentials in the following areas: Brakes, Electrical, Air Conditioning, and Steering and Suspension.

The Computer Aided Design Architectural Drafting Design Career Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in architectural CAD drafting using AutoCAD software.

The Computer Aided Design Drafting Technology Career Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in industrial drafting. Courses are offered evenings and weekends.

The Computer Aided Design Technology Program Career Certificate assists students in upgrading their CAD drafting skills, using the latest release of AutoCAD software.

The Associate in Applied Science in Computer Aided Design Technology Degree prepares students for entry-level employment ranging from CAD operators to mechanical designers using AutoCAD software. Courses are taught in state-of-the-art facilities and feature the latest release of AutoCAD.

The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Career Certificate provides students with the skills required for entry-level positions in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry. Graduates will be trained to assist installers, service technicians and building maintenance craftsmen.

The Associate in Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Degree provides students with the necessary skills for entry-level technical positions in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry. Graduates will be trained for employment as installers, service technicians, building maintenance crafts-men and counter sales personnel.

The Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems Degree prepares graduates for employment as computer support specialists in a business environment and is designed for learners planning to transfer to a four-year college or university.

The Computer Repair Technician Career Certificate prepares graduates for entry-level employment as computer repair technicians and industry certification.

The Associate in Applied Science Computer Support Specialist Degree prepares graduates for employment as computer support specialists in a business environment as it prepares learners for industry certification.

The Networking Essentials Career Certificate prepares graduates for entry-level employment as computer support specialists and industry certification.

The Network Systems Administrator Career Certificate prepares graduates for entry-level employment as computer support specialists as it prepares learners for industry certification.

The Associate in Applied Science Computer in Web Design Degree prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the areas of Web Design and Multimedia and is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university.

The Website Multimedia Design Career Certificate prepares graduates for entry-level employment as web site and multimedia development specialists.

The Early Childhood Education Program Early Childhood Assistant Career Certificate provides early childhood caregivers with basic knowledge regarding child growth/development and developmentally appropriate programming.

The Early Childhood Education Program Early Childhood Education Career Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in child care programs and meets the minimal educational requirements established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for an early childhood teacher who has obtained one year’s experience in a licensed center.

The Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education Degree provides the early childhood education professional with knowledge to care for children in child care centers, home child care, etc.

The Early Childhood Education Program Paraprofessional Educator Career Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as paraprofessional educators (teacher assistants) and can lead to the Associate in Applied Science degree in Paraprofessional Education.

The Fire Science Technology Program Fire Investigation Specialist Career Certificate includes training in various categories of fire hazards. This certificate assists established career, industrial fire protection, paid-on-call, or volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel in promotional opportunities.

The Fire Officer Leadership I Career Certificate provides instruction on fire behavior and hazards involved in dealing with emergency incidents and assists established career, industrial fire protection, paid-on-call, or volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel in promotional opportunities.

The Fire Officer Leadership II Career Certificate provides instruction on fire behavior and hazards involved in dealing with emergency incidents and assists established career, industrial fire protection, paid-on-call, or volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel in promotional opportunities.

The Fire Prevention Specialist Career Certificate includes training in hazardous materials, and proper storage and protection from these hazards in occupancies and assists established career, industrial fire protection, paid-on-call, or volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel in promotional opportunities.

The Associate in Applied Science in Fire Science Technology Degree prepares students to seek a career as a firefighter and/or fire administrator. It serves students with no previous experience, who may be presently employed, seeking advancement in the fire service or who want to transfer to four-year college/university to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration.

The Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Education Degree program trains students for a career as law officers at the city, state or federal levels or in retail or industrial security. The curriculum serves students with no previous experience, who are presently employed, who are seeking advancement or those planning to transfer to a four-year college in order to earn a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement.